He pointed out how ancient civilizations have been criticized for the brutal practices of human sacrifice and child sacrifice ‐ but he wonders if modern society isn’t "guilty of the same thing" because we have legalized abortion.
"Well, it’s interesting that we sit around and call other ancient civilizations heathen because of human sacrifice but aren’t we actually guilty of the same thing?" said Dr. Carson in reference to a question about abortion. "The good thing is the American populace is moving closer and closer to understanding that abortion is murder. Every year we’re getting better on that regard."